Magnolia champaca, known in English as champak, is a large evergreen tree in the Magnoliaceae family. It was previously classified as Michelia champaca. It known for its fragrant flowers, and its timber used in woodworking.

Planting & CareHarvest seeds from the ripened fruit of an existing Michelia champaca tree.Thoroughly wash the seeds.Lightly rub the surface of each seed with sandpaper.Remove the seeds from the water and treat them with a plant fungicide.Place one 4-inch pot on a tray for each seed.

Sunlight: Full sun

Soil: well-drained soil

Water: Dry to medium

Temprature: 35-40 deg C

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Care:

Prune trees to remove wayward, broken, dead, or diseased branches and limbs, or for safety around utility lines.

Use pruning saws and loppers for moderate work, and a chainsaw for heavy work.

As always take all safety precautions when using power equipment, or when you have to get off the ground for pruning

Special Feature:Tropical specimen for frost free areas. Effective near decks and patios or the front porch. For areas South of USDA Zone 10, it must be grown in containers which are overwintered indoors. Widely grown in greenhouses.UseOrnamental use:

In general use a soil-based compost placed over a generous layer of drainage material such as earthenware crocks, pebbles or gravel. Water and feed regularly, especially while plants are bearing flowers and fruit, when a high-potash fertilizer is recommended.

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